pride

even if some
would call my existence
in this world
arbitrary
honorary
‘fake’
still it is my world
my people
my identity

and no amount
of supposed heteronormativity
can take that away

[Today was Auckland’s first Pride parade in 12 years, and it was phenomenal. Until my current partner and I got together, I had only had relationships – or even just KISSED – with other girls/women, depending on what age you’re talking about, I suppose. Being that I’m in what could be easily perceived as a run-of-the-mill heterosexual relationship at this point in time, sometimes I do feel a bit separate from my queer friends – if only because I no longer face some of the trials and tribulations that they do, solely because of who I happen to have fallen for. But, days like today, when I get out the ol’ rainbow bandana, put on the purple eye-makeup, and prepare for eye candy of any and all genders and gender presentations, I am reminded that I am still a part of that world. I’m queer – bisexual, pansexual, whatever you want to label me as – and I love it.]

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I'm Briar – Briar Lawry, if you were wondering which particular one. Raw Library is an anagram of my name and a place for my writing – about anything, in theory, but mostly about books, the music industry and chronic illness. And sometimes coffee.